USDA West Dry Whey 03/05 12:20

AMS_1046 MARS

Dry Whey - West U.S.

Released on March 05, 2026

In the West region, week 10 dry whey prices decreased at both ends of the range 
and mostly price series. Stakeholders indicate seasonal production increases of 
some Class II and whey commodities are strengthening domestic demand, but not 
rapidly. Demand from international buyers varies from somewhat lighter to 
steady. Dry whey production schedules are stable. Cheese production is 
providing steady liquid whey volumes for sweet whey, whey protein concentrate 
(WPC), and whey protein isolate (WPI) manufacturing. Heavy demand and strong 
market prices for WPCs and WPIs are pulling the focus away from sweet whey 
production for some manufacturers.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.62 - 0.73
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.66 - 0.71


Information for the period March 2 - 6, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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